Neel Umesh Mantri

NUMERICO Educational Board Game

Copyright Application (India) — Under Review

Winner - International Educational Games Competition 2024

Award: ECGBL (European Conference on Games Based Learning), Denmark

Description: Designed an innovative educational math board game that teaches core mathematical concepts through engaging gameplay mechanics. The game combines recreational learning with curriculum-aligned educational objectives, making mathematics accessible and enjoyable for students.

Differential Heat Equation

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Venkatabalaji TE

This report examines the derivation, solutions and various applications of the partial differential heat equation.

Key Components:

• Derives the heat equation in n-dimensions
• Shows solutions through two different methods: Fourier Series and Finite Difference Method
• Includes Python code involving the Explicit method graphing temperature distribution over time
• Exploring real life applications using Wolfram Mathematica: critically simulated, modelled and analyzed heat flow in various parts of an automobile
• Modified the heat equation by adding the terms of advection and vorticity heating

AI-Powered Vaping Detection Device

Design Patent (India) — Under Review

This device controls the AI and CCTV sensors to detect vaping in real time. Once detected, the app will alert designated personnel such as school/college authorities and security teams to take immediate action. We parents are very much concerned about the wide prevalence of vaping in educational institutions like coaching centres, parties etc.

Children hide vapes (e-cigarettes) in their pockets and socks. I really wanted to find a solution and shared this new idea of developing an AI-based device. We are still developing an app which uses machine learning and AI technologies not to just alert but also identify the students vaping. The devices can be installed in the corridors of schools, colleges, restaurants, hotels, malls, and places which are frequented by youngsters.

Mars Self Sustaining Eco System Model

3rd Place in State

Exhibition: Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre

Enhanced Weathering

2nd Place

Competition: Eco Fair

Model United Nations

25+ Conferences • 5 Best Delegate • 5 Chair Positions • 3 Secretariat Roles

Best Delegate Awards:

• DISEC - GMUN'24
• UNHRC - IMUN Sept'23
• ECOFIN - PSMUN'23
• WHO - SANMUN'23
• WHO - IMUN June'24

Chair Positions:

• Co-Chairperson IIMUN 2024: Co-Chaired largest committee Niti Aayog for IIMUN Madurai 2024
• Guest Chairperson UNIO AMJMUN 2024: Chaired NATO
• Chairperson HeartsMUN 2024: Chaired ECOSOC
• Co-Chairperson ChinMUN 2023: Co-Chaired ICC (International Criminal Court)
• Main Chairperson VMEMUN 2023: Chaired largest committee DISEC with 80+ delegates

Secretariat & Organizing Roles:

• Head of Editorial and Chief of Content Writing - Kartavya MUN 2024
• Head of Content Writing - Ethereal MUN 2024
• Head of Content Writing - Delcor MUN 2024

Additional Awards:

• High Commendations: UNHRC-APLMUN'23, WHO-PSMUN'22, DISEC-ChinMUN'22, ICJ-CHSVMUN'22, AWWA ODF
• Special Mentions: UNHRC-CVMUN'23, UNPBC-ROTAMUN'23
• Verbal Mentions: UNHRC-IMMUN'23, DISEC-EDMUN'24

Other Conference Experiences: UNHRC-CHEMUN'22, ICJ-SishMUN'22, UNHRC-IMMUN-2022, ECOSOC-MilMUN'23

Flute Performance

Self Trained Flautist • Bansuri/Bamboo Flute Player

10+ Public Performances across school, community, and cultural events

Performance Venues:

• Annual Day 2023: School annual cultural program
• Annual Day 2024: School annual cultural program
• Vedic Mathrix 2024: Chinmaya International Foundation event
• RAMTP 2023: RAM Foundation mathematics program
• RAMTP 2024: RAM Foundation mathematics program
• Math.biz 2024: Mahindra University & RAM Foundation event
• WSC 2022: World Scholar's Cup regional/global rounds
• WSC 2023: World Scholar's Cup regional/global rounds
• WSC 2024: World Scholar's Cup regional/global rounds
• Blind School: Community service performance for visually impaired students

Musical Background: Self-taught in traditional Indian bamboo flute (Bansuri), developed skills through dedicated practice and performance experience

Skills: Classical and contemporary flute performance, stage presence, cultural representation, traditional Indian music

Debate & Oratory

• Secured 2nd place in Rhetoric'23 Debate Tournament as part of PS Literary Fest
• Participated in Parliamentary Debate of AMPERSAND 2023 conducted by Chettinad Vidyashram
• Participated in ISDS National Tournament
• Qualified to Semi Finals at Tamil Nadu Debating Championship organised by Indian Debating League and Oratory Club, IIT Madras
• Secured 2nd place in Rhetoric'22 Debate Tournament as part of PS Literary Fest
• Qualified to Semi Finals at POLEMIC Debating Championship
• Qualified upto last stage of selection of Indian team for World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC)

School Leadership

Chhatra Salaahkaar: Veer Badge Holder, Student Advisor

Founder: Linguistics Club, Debate Club

Organizer: Math Club, Quiz Club, Health Club

Anchor, Annual Athletic Meet - DAV Group of Schools, Chennai:

• Anchored and announced for the Annual Athletic Meet of DAV Group of Schools of Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Puducherry, etc.)
• Managed the anchoring group for the event which involved almost 8 schools

Creative Writing

• Won 3rd position in Hindi Essay Writing Competition conducted by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India
• Won 3rd position in the Creative Writing Competition (English) of MATRICE'23 conducted by SBOA Matriculation and Hr. Sec. School among 50 participants from 25+ schools (+Rs 500 cash prize)
• Participated in Hindi Essay Writing Competition conducted by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India
• Won 2nd place in Creative Writing Competition conducted at my school
• Plastivision India 2023 Essay Competition

Competitions & Quizzes

• Won 2nd place in SASTRA-Ramanujan Quiz among 100+ teams
• Reached Quarter Finals in Climate Science Olympiad
• Qualified Upto Quarter Finals (top 32 teams in India) in G20-THINQ (The Indian Navy Quiz) organised jointly by G20 secretariat, Navy Welfare and Wellness Association, Indian Navy
• Won 2nd Place in Science & Technology Quiz (TN Govt)
• Participated in Puranava-Interschool Heritage Quiz

RAMTP 2024

Raising A Mathematician Training Program

Venue: Chinmaya International Residential School (CIRS), Coimbatore

Duration: One week residential program

• Selected for the second time for Batch D which is the most advanced batch
• Participated in intensive mathematics training conducted by Raising a Mathematician Foundation
• Engaged in advanced mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques

Math.biz 2024

Residential Camp at Mahindra University, Hyderabad

Duration: 10 day residential program

Conducted by: Raising a Mathematician Foundation

• Selected for the Senior Mid Caps batch
• Participated in advanced mathematical training and collaborative learning sessions
• Engaged with leading mathematicians and educators

Vedic Mathrix 2024

Ancient Indian Musicology and Mathematical Algorithms

• Learnt about Math in ancient Indian musicology and algorithms
• Loved the topics taken and went on to do a research and write a paper on a topic whose basics were taught here
• Explored the mathematical foundations of traditional Indian music theory

RAMTP 2023

Raising A Mathematician Training Program

Venue: Chennai Mathematical Institute

Duration: One week residential program

Conducted by: Raising a Mathematician Foundation

• Selected for Batch D which is the most advanced batch
• Learned 6+ hours per day about blockchains from Aadityan Ganesh (PhD in blockchains from Princeton)
• Learned Galois Theory from Prof. S Muralidharan (PhD in Math from TIFR)

PACT

Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking

Conducted by: Prof Rajiv Gandhi

Institutions: Rutgers University and Princeton University

• Developed advanced computational thinking skills
• Explored algorithmic problem-solving and combinatorial mathematics

Workshop on ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AWARENESS IN PHYSICS

National Level Online Workshop

Duration: February 15th to 20th, 2024

Organized by: RC 12A IAPT (Indian Association of Physics Teachers)

• Participated in national level workshop exploring AI applications in physics
• Learned about intersection of artificial intelligence and physics research

Quantum Wonder

Quantum Mechanics Fundamentals

Instructor: Prof Hariom Jani (Royal Society University Research Fellow - Oxford University)

• Taught basics of Quantum mechanics
• Learned fundamental concepts from leading researcher at Oxford University
• Explored quantum theory and its applications

RAMTP 2022

Raising A Mathematician Training Program

Format: One week residential program (conducted online)

Conducted by: Raising a Mathematician Foundation

• Introduced to quadratic indeterminate equations
• Functions in number theory
• Mathematical modelling
• Proof techniques
• Cryptography
• Linear programming

Educational Games Development Workshop

13th International Educational Games Competition

Venue: Aarhus University, Denmark

Organization: European Conference on Games Based Learning (ECGBL)

• Won first place at the 13th International Educational Games Competition Student Category
• Participated in workshop as part of European Conference on Games Based Learning
• Conducted at Aarhus University, Denmark